Research Assistant I, Infectious Disease

About the role

The Research Assistant I provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities. Duties include conducting routine experiments, data collection and management, and other research tasks as assigned. Candidates completing a bachelor’s degree have a six‑month grace period (or up to one year for per‑diem hires) to provide degree verification.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, manipulate, analyze, and report research data.
• Support study cohort management and maintenance.
• Conduct outreach and communication with study subjects, including mailings, follow‑up communications, and collection of required documentation.
• Provide research support for epidemiological and other population‑based studies.
• Recruit and evaluate patients for studies; schedule study visits; transport laboratory specimens.
• Maintain and update patient information databases; input data and keep participant records.
• Prepare case report forms for participant and monitor visits.
• Assist in quarterly monitoring visits from study sponsors.
• Mail study information or packets to participants; answer phone inquiries regarding study protocol.
• Perform clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, vital assessments, and other specimen collections as trained.
• Collect and coordinate transport of laboratory and tissue specimens; perform limited sample processing when needed.
• Monitor and set up required equipment; maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Manage regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or Biosafety Committee (study registrations, amendments, reportable events, study closures).
• Conduct HIV, COVID‑19, and other infectious disease clinical trials in both healthy and immunocompromised individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (or equivalent experience).
• New graduate with relevant coursework; 0–1 year of experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with study participants.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
• Basic computer literacy and methodical data recording.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.00 – $29.01 (Grade 5). Regular employee, 40‑hour work week.

Schedule

On‑site work at 15 Francis Street, Boston, MA. Day shift, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses (as applicable), and recognition programs designed to support professional growth.